NSBA: Child Nutrition Law Fails to Provide Adequate Funding for Schools

Alexandria, Va. (December 13, 2010) – Following today's bill signing of the child nutrition re-authorization, the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Executive Director Anne L. Bryant issued this statement:

"The National School Boards Association (NSBA) applauds President Barack Obama’s recognition that schools are a vital partner in child nutrition; however it is disappointing that the child nutrition act does not provide adequate funding for local school districts to comply with the new requirements. This new law will challenge schools’ ability to provide school nutrition by adding a new funding burden for schools at a time when there are critical budget shortfalls.  It is imperative that the Obama administration work closely with school district representatives to implement the new child nutrition regulations to mitigate the negative consequences for students and schools."

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Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a not-for-profit organization representing state associations of school boards and their more than 90,000 local school board members throughout the U.S. Working with and through our state associations, NSBA advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership. www.nsba.org